MBRU Knowledge Repository: Recent submissions
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Bacterial profile and antibiotic selection for pediatric appendicitis: A retrospective cohort study
(2023)Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the predominant bacteria cultured from the surface of removed appendices in pediatric patients with acute appendicitis and determine the appropriate choice of ... -
The scope of metaverse in enhancing telepsychiatry training and digital literacy among psychiatrists
(2023)Introduction: The uptake of telemedicine in healthcare continues to gain popularity and widespread acceptance, particularly in the field of psychiatry. In the wake of robust evidence showing that telepsychiatry practices ... -
Clinical Impact of the BIOFIRE Blood Culture Identification 2 Panel in Adult Patients with Bloodstream Infection: A Multicentre Observational Study in the United Arab Emirates
(2023)Abstract: Rapid pathogen identification is key to the proper management of patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs), especially in the intensive care setting. This multicentre study compared the time to pathogen ... -
Efficient Generation of Chondrocytes From Bone Marrow–Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a 3D Culture System: Protocol for a Practical Model for Assessing Anti-Inflammatory Therapies
(2023)Background: Chondrocytes are the primary cells responsible for maintaining cartilage integrity and function. Their role in cartilage homeostasis and response to inflammation is crucial for understanding the progression ... -
Risk and predictors of severity and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and COVID-19 in Dubai
(2023)Background: Globally, patients with diabetes suffer from increased disease severity and mortality due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Old age, high body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, and complications of diabetes ... -
Awareness of Periodontal Health among Pregnant Females in Government Setting in United Arab Emirates
(2023)Objective: Periodontal disease is one of the most common infectious diseases. Several factors are associated with increased susceptibility of periodontal disease such as hormonal changes during pregnancy. Although pregnancy ... -
Culture, ethnicity, and socio-economic status as determinants of the management of patients with advanced heart failure who need palliative care: A clinical consensus statement from the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC, the ESC Patient Forum, and the European Association of Palliative Care
(2023)Abstract: The delivery of effective healthcare entails the configuration and resourcing of health economies to address the burden of disease, including acute and chronic heart failure, that affects local populations. ... -
Bacterial profile and antibiotic selection for pediatric appendicitis: A retrospective cohort study
(2023)Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the predominant bacteria cultured from the surface of removed appendices in pediatric patients with acute appendicitis and determine the appropriate choice of ... -
The scope of metaverse in enhancing telepsychiatry training and digital literacy among psychiatrists
(2023)Introduction: The uptake of telemedicine in healthcare continues to gain popularity and widespread acceptance, particularly in the field of psychiatry. In the wake of robust evidence showing that telepsychiatry practices ... -
Clinical Impact of the BIOFIRE Blood Culture Identification 2 Panel in Adult Patients with Bloodstream Infection: A Multicentre Observational Study in the United Arab Emirates
(2023)Abstract: Rapid pathogen identification is key to the proper management of patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs), especially in the intensive care setting. This multicentre study compared the time to pathogen ... -
Efficient Generation of Chondrocytes From Bone Marrow–Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a 3D Culture System: Protocol for a Practical Model for Assessing Anti-Inflammatory Therapies
(2023)Background: Chondrocytes are the primary cells responsible for maintaining cartilage integrity and function. Their role in cartilage homeostasis and response to inflammation is crucial for understanding the progression ... -
A pilot study: Exploring the influence of COVID-19 on cardiovascular physiology and retinal microcirculation
(2023)Background: The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) affects the cardiovascular system. The current study investigated changes in heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), pulse wave velocity (PWV), ... -
Change management in higher education: A sequential mixed methods study exploring employees perception
(2023)Background: Higher education institutions need to put change management as a pivotal part of their strategy. The challenge is to effectively contextualize existing change management models to the respective work environment. ... -
Epidemiology of combined immunodeficiencies affecting cellular and humoral immunity– a multicentric retrospective cohort study from the Arabian Peninsula
(2023)Aims: To understand the characteristics of combined immunodeficiency disorders that affect cellular and humoral immunity (CID) in the Arabian Peninsula. Methods: Retrospective study of 236 patients with CID from ... -
Multimodal diagnostics in multiple sclerosis: predicting disability and conversion from relapsing-remitting to secondary progressive disease course – protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023)Background: The number of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) has increased significantly over the last decade. The challenge is to identify the transition from relapsing-remitting to secondary progressive ... -
Prevalence and economic burden of dementia in the Arab world
(2023)Background: The growing prevalence of dementia is a global concern, especially in the Arab world, where updated economic impact data are scarce. Understanding its prevalence and cost is crucial for effective policies and ... -
Clinical learning environments across two different healthcare settings using the undergraduate clinical education environment measure
(2023)Background: The clinical placements of our medical students are almost equally distributed across private and public sectors. This study aims to assess medical students’ perceptions of their Clinical learning Environment ... -
Response to letter to the editor: Re: Stability of tapered and parallel-walled dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023)Introduction: The primary aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the implant stability of tapered dental implants compared to standard parallel-walled dental implants.1 The peri-implant marginal bone ... -
Selected Skill Sets as Building Blocks for High School-to-Medical School Bridge: Longitudinal Study Among Undergraduate Medical Students
(2023)Background: The high school–to–medical school education transition is a significant milestone in the students’ academic journey, which is characterized by multiple stressors. Although this crucial transition has been ... -
Treatment efects of Herbst appliance in skeletal Class II cases during pre‑pubertal and post‑pubertal periods: a cone‑beam computed tomographic study
(2023)Abstract: In the present study, Thirty-six Class patients II (A condition in which the upper jaw is larger than the lower jaw) were randomly selected and assigned to one of two groups based on their maturation stage: the ...